Course Details
Course # 10531
The Force Unleashed: An Introduction to the Beltone Force Super Power BTE
CEUs/Hours Offered: AAA/0.1 Intermediate; BAA/1.0; CAA/1.0; CASLPA/1.0; IHS/1.0; Kansas DHE, LTS-S0035/1.0
Course Abstract
Course Learning Outcomes
Preview Exam- Students will be able to identify the target fitting group for the Beltone Force hearing instrument.
- Students will be able to identify the two different amplification strategies available in the Beltone Force and will be able to decide which strategy would be beneficial for a severe and a profound hearing loss.
- Students will be able to identify how to convert the hearing instrument from one amplification strategy to another and how to assign different amplification strategies in different listening programs within the Solus 2.3 software.
Time-ordered Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 10-15 Minutes | Overview of Force Target Group |
| 15-20 Minutes | Improved Adaptive AFC Feature |
| 20-25 Minutes | Processing and Amplification Strategies |
| 30-35 Minutes | Product Design and Specifications |
| 35-40 Minutes | Competitive Comparison |
| 45-50 Minutes | Solus 2.3 and Force |
| 50-60 Minutes | Questions |
Course Information
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Course Presenters
Catherine Hessig, AuD, MS
Lead Trainer
Catherine Hessig is currently the Lead Trainer for Beltone Electronics. Prior to taking this position, she worked as an Audiologist and Technical Advisor for GN ReSound for three years.
Hessig received her B.S. degree in Communication Disorders from the University of Minnesota, her M.S. degree in Audiology from Arizona State University and her Au.D. from A.T. Still University.
In addition to her work for Beltone and GN ReSound, Catherine also worked clinically for several years. She worked at Park Nicollet Clinic in Minnesota where she provided comprehensive audiologic and hearing aid services to a diverse patient population. She also worked for HearX in California after completing her graduate studies.
Hessig holds a certificate of clinical competence in audiology and is licensed by the state of Minnesota as an audiologist. She is a current member of the American Academy of Audiology, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and the Minnesota Academy of Audiology.
Carla Sims
Continuing Education Information
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American Academy of Audiology
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British Academy of Audiology
This course has been accredited with 1 CPD point/s by the British Academy of Audiology.
Canadian Academy of Audiology
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Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists
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International Hearing Society
This program is approved by the International Hearing Society and its educational committee, the International Institute for Hearing Instruments Studies. To learn more about earning IHS CE Credit, click here.
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Kansas Department of Health and Environment: Approved for 1 continuing education clock hours for Kansas licensed Audiologists by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Long-Term Sponsorship number LTS-S0035.
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